Good discussion with Dy PM and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn during my visit to Phnom Penh. He was gracious, and generous with his time. Cambodia holds the ASEAN Chair.
Our very warm wishes to all on Belgian National Day. Honoured to participate in Reception by Foreign Minister
@hadjalahbib
at Egmont Palace earlier today.
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#IFSDay
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With my Indian Foreign Service team wishing all colleagues a very Happy
#IFSDay
. Indian Diplomacy remains ever committed to serve our country's interests and touching the lives of fellow Indians.
Represented MEA at Webinar “Energy for Sustainable Growth” addressed by Hon’ble Prime Minister this mrng on initiatives of GoI in energy and resources sectors, and challenges ahead.
@MEAIndia
Offering 'shramdaan' at MEA Complex. 'Swachhata hi Sewa' 2023 campaign part of 'Swach Bharat' initiative. Complex maintains cleanliness thanks to hard work and dedication of workers. Our contribution today was recognition of, and association with, the good work they do.
Spoke on effectiveness and efficiency of 'Desk Officer System' in MEA in decision making which was praised by Secretary
@DARPG_GoI
at
#GoodGovernanceWeek2022
function presided by Cabinet Secretary. Back bone of the system our dedicated Desk Officers invited for the event.
It was a pleasure bidding farewell to the Malaysian High Commissioner Dato' Hidayat Abdul Hamid and Vietnamese Ambassador
@SanhChauPham
. Wishing both success in future endeavors!
Thank Secretary General of European Parliament Alessandro Chiocchetti for receiving me today. Had a good discussion and appreciated his insights. Look forward to strengthening our parliamentary exchanges as an important part of 🇮🇳-🇪🇺 ties.
Heartfelt condolences to families of the bereaved and deep sympathy and wish for early recovery for those injured. Our heart reaches out to all affected.
I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all on the occasion of Myanmar New Year and Thingyan Festival. May the New Year bring us happiness, prosperity and good health.
Glad to meet MEP Sara Matthieu
@msaraswati
at 1st plenary session in Strasbourg. Thank her for an engaging & candid conversation on 🇮🇳-🇪🇺 partnership in green & sustainable development, ongoing trade negotiations, and Parliamentary exchanges. Congratulated her for re-election.
Good exchange of views with
@LucSels
, Rector
@KU_Leuven
and senior faculty members. Appreciated the briefing on its history and achievements as a centre for innovation. Satisfied to see more Indian students & look forward to deeper collaborations with Indian Universities.
Enjoyed the discussion at Raisina Dialogue on Latin America with Foreign Ministers Ebrard and Vieira, and Deputy FM Gomez, and María Elena Agüero with
@CarolinaChimoy
as moderator.
The building and chambers look amazing, aesthetically done, adorned with Indian motifs, environmentally friendly and technologically equipped. All done in less than two and half years!
Planting of 550 saplings to commemorate Guru Nanak Devji's 550 th birth anniversary along with Sikh community of Myanmar at Mahabodhi pagoda near Naypyitaw. Over 400 members of the community participated along with from three Union Ministers. Greatly appreciate GoM support
Pleasant exchange of views with
@IuliaMatei_EU
, Permanent Representative of 🇷🇴 to EU
@romaniaineu
. Discussed 🇮🇳-🇪🇺 partnership and engagements, as well as recent elections in India and EU, and leadership transition in EU. Value her inputs and look forward to being in touch.
Pleasure to host Laos Ambassador H.E. Bounneme Chouanghom for a farewell lunch. His contribution to strengthen India- Laos relations is well appreciated. Wish him all success in future endeavors! Grateful for the presence of ASEAN Ambassadors/HCs.
Feel blessed to start the new year with a robe and food donation ceremony at India House to a group of buddhist nuns led by Sayarlay Ketumala of Dhamma School Foundation.
Warm thanks Mayor
@MohamedRidouani
for welcoming us to Leuven Town Hall. Good interaction with officials and Indian students. Exchanged views to deepen Leuven-India ties. Appreciated presence of Amb Jan Luykx, former Amb to India and Geert Robberechts, Coord, India House, Leuven
Leaders of
#BIMSTEC
envision a renewed future for the grouping at Summit today as it celebrates 25 years of its existence. At 18th FMM with EAM, and signing the MOU on cooperation between diplomatic academies at the Summit.
Honoured to have Member of European Parliament
@sandrogozi
plant a sapling at Embassy of India, Brussels, as part of
#Plant4Mother
#एक_पेड़_माँ_के_नाम campaign launched by PM
@narendramodi
reflecting our common commitment to protect mother nature.
Congratulations to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi & NLD for victory in the elections. The successful conduct of polls is another step in the ongoing democratic transition in Myanmar. I look forward to continuing to work with you to strengthen our traditional bonds of friendship.
@MyanmarSC
Embassy organised (19 Dec) a trade promotion event to take advantage of rupee payment mechanism and oil waivers. Good opportunity to promote Indian exports. Excellent participation of businesses, with speakers from MFA and Trade Promotion Org. Over one hour of interactive session
Nice meeting my friend Amb Fadi Hajali of Lebanon. Benefited from his insights and experiences of many years in Brussels. Reminisced about our time in Tehran
@indembassybru
Attended an educative talk and meditation session organised at Thai Residence jointly by Ambassadors of Thailand, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka titled 'Buddhist Wisdom for Inner Peace' by Monk Ajaan Chandako on the occasion of Vesak Day.
India Ports Global Ltd started discharging the first vessel at Chabahar port a few days back which is carrying a cargo of corn. Yet another milestone after opening of IPGL office and it taking over operations.
A productive 2 day vst to European Parliament in Strasbourg. Good meetings with MEPs to develop relationships and discuss 🇮🇳-🇪🇺 partnership. The plenary (first post elections) saw Ursula von der Leyen reelected today as the president of the European Commission.
Always a pleasure to meet Director General TAXUD
@gerass_thomas
@EU_Taxud
. Good follow up discussions on his recent visit to India in the context of inter alia
#CBAM
. Appreciate engagement on this imp subject and look forward to being in touch.
Highlighted the significant progress in last few years:
- Adoption of Charter and strengthening of institutional system
- Rationalisation of areas of cooperation
- Adoption of BIMSTEC Master Plan for Connectivity
- Eminent Persons Group to suggest new ideas
Thankful to FM
@JanainaGob
for her graciousness and courtesies. Good conversation on bilateral relations and new areas of cooperation; Panama as logistical hub for Indian businesses targetting Americas and Carribean. Excellent sea and air connectivity and infrastructure.
En el marco del Mecanismo de Consultas Políticas entre 🇵🇦🫱🏻🫲🏽🇮🇳 nos reunimos con
@AmbSaurabhKumar
Secretario del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. Con él abordamos temas de importancia para nuestra agenda común, como la gobernanza digital, el comercio y el
#HubFarmac
éutico.
With Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations U Thang Tun at India House...good discussion to strengthen India-Myanmar economic and commercial ties.
Called on FM Carlos Faria
@Fariacrt
and conveyed EAM's greetings; discussed Indian oil investments and developments in the region. Thank him for his time and graciousness.
Con el objetivo de continuar fortaleciendo las relaciones de cooperación entre Venezuela 🇻🇪 e India 🇮🇳 , sostuvimos una fructífera reunión de trabajo con Shri Saurabh Kumar, secretario del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores.
A pleasure meeting MEP
@NicosPapandreou
at the EP plenary in Strasbourg. Impressed by his interest and knowledge about 🇮🇳 and enjoyed his historical anecdotes. Look forward to continued engagement to further strengthen 🇮🇳-🇪🇺 ties.
An educative visit to
@imec_int
, Leuven. Impressed by its role in semiconductor R&D involving all stakeholders. Visited Fabs/Clean Rooms 2 & 3, and interacted with Indian scientists from SCL, Mohali. Look forward to deepening cooperation in this important area.
Thank DG INTPA
@KoenDoens
@EU_Partnerships
for receiving me and the positive discussion on India-EU connectivity and development partnership, including bilateral projects, trilateral cooperation in third countries and multilateral initiatives like
@isolalliance
and
@cdri_world
.
Appreciated the interaction with CEO François Michel and senior management
@JohnCockerill
. The company looks at India as a major hub and has ambitious plans in areas including decarbonised steel, green hydrogen and defence.
@IndEmbassyBru
extends all support.
Honour to meet
@Bart_DeWever
, Mayor of
@Stad_Antwerpen
, and discuss the role of Antwerp, its port, dynamic businesse, and Indian community in strengthening 🇮🇳🇧🇪 ties. Congratulated him for N-VA's strong performance in elections, and look forward to his visit to India.
Gracious of Dy Foreign Minister Aragchi to host lunch for my dear friend departing Turkish Ambassador and myself. Had a discussion with Aragchi after lunch who presented me a commendation letter from Foreign Minister Zarif in a beautiful Isfahani frame. Would cherish the same!
Glad to see good progress since my last inspection visit to SAU campus. University has shifted to Maidan Garhi and work is progressing on campus development. Interacted with management, teachers, architect, engineers, PMC and contractor.Asked them to keep up the momentum.
@AmbSaurabhKumar
, Secretary (East), MEA, GoI paid a visit to
@SouthAsianUni
today to take stock of the campus development work and meet the varsity Administration, Deans & Chairpersons. Accompanied by Amb Rudrendra Tandon, AS, BIMSTEC & SAARC and Ms Uma Dhyani, US (SAARC), he
If the first solar entrepreneur hadn't been kidnapped, would fossil fuels have dominated the 20th century the way they did? via
@ConversationUK
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A short, substantive, and cordial interaction with MEP
@gahler_michael
in Strasbourg. Appreciated his insights on geopolitics and pragmatism on trade issues. Discussed the importance of Indo-Pacific and developments in the Indian subcontinent. Congratulated him on re-election.
Thank MEP
@ZovkoEU
for a friendly and frank conversation in Strasbourg. Exchanged views on 🇮🇳-🇪🇺 partnership, geopolitical developments, and India's interests in the global order. Underlined our commitment to parliamentary exchanges, and congratulated her on re-election
A productive luncheon meeting at Bharat Bhavan, Brussels with Hervé Delphin
@EUAmbIndia
,
@EU_in_India
. Discussed our strategic partnership, high-level interactions, deepening areas of cooperation, and forthcoming engagements. Look forward to seeing him when in Delhi next.
Glad to meet
@StefanoBPGrassi
, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner
@KadriSimson
. Good discussion on India-EU energy cooperation, and next
@EU_India_CECP
with focus on Green H2, offshore wind, grids and energy diplomacy. Looking forward to exchanges later in the year.